Newcastle Falcons will look to sit top of pool one in the European Rugby Challenge Cup on Saturday when they host Bordeaux-Begles at Kingston Park Stadium.

After taking a dramatic 20-21 win on French soil in round two a repeat result would put the Falcons into pole position in the pool, making Saturday’s match a crucial encounter.

**Kick Off Time** – Saturday’s game will kick off at 3:15 pm.

**Match Tickets** – Tickets for the game are still available to **[buy now online][1]**, in person from the Kingston Park Stadium Box Office or by calling the club’s Ticket Hotline on 0871 226 6060.

Supporters are advised to book in advance by making use of the online ticket portal to purchase tickets, and the TicketFast print-at-home service to avoid collection queues at the stadium box office.

**Opening Times** – Stadium bars and turnstiles will open at 1:45pm with the East Stand Tap & Tackle open to all guests from 10am.

The Stadium Box Office will be open for the purchase and collection of tickets from 09:00 while doors for guests attending as part of Kingston Park Stadium’s award-winning match-day hospitality packages will be open from 12:30pm, with food served from 1:00pm.

**Curry Corner** – Back in place in the 1877 Bar 30 minutes after full-time. Serving delicious, free helpings of curry and rice prepared by the award-winning Kingston Park Stadium chefs, Curry Corner is part of the club’s ongoing efforts to enhance the match-day experience and reward the loyal Falcons Family.

Saturday’s offering sees Lamb Rogan Josh as the flavour of the day.

**Junior Falcons**: Fans in the crowd aged under 16 can sign up for the brand new Junior Falcons supporters club in the West Stand’s Wooden Spoon corner on Saturday afternoon, where Kyle Cooper and Callum Chick will be on hand to help out with the applications.

**Stadium Access** – Supporters must enter the stand for which they hold tickets to gain entry into the ground. Kingston Park Stadium’s ticket scanners will have restrictions in place which will only allow tickets for that stand to be scanned

Entry to the ground will be by way of turnstiles, allowing the club to effectively manage entry into the stadium and ensure match-days at Kingston Park remain a fun and safe day out.

**Security** – Kingston Park Stadium will be operating enhanced security procedures around the game, including bag searches. If you would usually bring a bag to the game please consider whether this is something you really need.

If you do need to bring a bag please be aware that it will be subject to search from security staff and be sure to allow extra time for getting into the ground. Bars – Supporters bar facilities are available in the South, East and West stand.

All bars within the stadium will be running a reduced price happy hour drinks promotion from 1.45pm – 2:45 pm.

**Food & Drink** – For those needing refreshments before or during the game, a range of food options will be served from the South and West stand kiosks and from units outside in the stadium bowl.

The club’s new beer bus will also be open and ava able to all supporters, and is located on the North East terrace next to the big screen. During Saturday’s game, Hot Doddies will be available from the bus.

The Falcons version of a winter-warming hot toddy has Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer as its base, and is given a little kick with vodka and brandy.

Selling at the special price of £3.50, each ‘Hot Doddie’ sold will see a £1 donation made to Doddie Weir’5 Discretionary Trust, raising funds and awareness following the recent Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis of the Falcons legend.

**Foundation Flutter** – Offering supporters the chance to win the Falcons Man of the Match shirt or corporate hospitality at the next home fixture, tickets are available from sellers around the ground pre-match, priced at £1 per ticket.

**Parking** – Stadium car parking for Saturday’s match is available. Any fans not wishing to drive to the stadium are encouraged to use public transport to get to the game, with park and ride facilities available at Callerton Parkway, Northumberland Park, Bank Foot and Heworth.

**Club Shop** –The Falcons club shop and ticket office will be open from 9 am up until halftime and then for 45 minutes after the full-time whistle.
Stocked with a wide array of replica kit, leisurewear and accessories call in and get kitted out.

Supporters in the South and West stands will also be able to purchase items from the retail stations located within these stands, while the corporate hospitality suites will also have merchandise vendors present.

**Pitch Access** – Supporters will be welcome to take to the field after the completion of the game against Bordeaux, however, entry will be delayed until players have completed a lap of the stadium. Please make your way to the West Stand entry points if you wish to go onto the pitch, and follow all instructions from safety stewards.

[1]: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/newcastle-falcons/default.aspx